Discover the perfect fusion between the classic Caesar and the innovation of smash tacos!
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Equipe Receita Solta
"This recipe fuses the smash burger method to Mexican tacos, pressing seasoned chicken in a very hot skillet. The top receives crispy Caesar salad with creamy dressing and parmesan cheese."
- Firm pressing on the griddle: flattening the chicken portions with a heavy spatula ensures a golden crust and quick cooking. - Fresh salad assembled at the moment: mixing the romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing only at the end prevents wilted leaves. - Heating the tortillas: passing the dough discs through the hot skillet makes them pliable for folding.
In a bowl, season the ground chicken with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well with your hands to incorporate all the seasonings, ensuring uniform flavor in each portion. In simple terms: mix and season the ground chicken well.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with the olive oil. When it's very hot, add portions of the ground chicken without overcrowding the skillet. This is crucial for browning well.
With a sturdy spatula, 'smash' each portion of chicken against the bottom of the skillet, forming a thin and uniform disc. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until a golden and crispy crust forms. The professional technique is to apply constant pressure.
Turn the chicken discs carefully and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. If you are using cheese for the 'smash' layer, add a pinch over the chicken after flipping it and let it melt. Reserve the cooked chicken on a plate.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, grated Parmesan cheese, and broken croutons. The short answer is: prepare the salad at the last minute for maximum freshness and crunchiness.
Add the Caesar dressing and fresh lemon juice to the salad. Mix delicately so that all ingredients are well coated, but without wilting the lettuce. Serve the salad immediately after preparation to ensure the best texture.
Heat a clean skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet. If you didn't add cheese to the chicken, add a small layer of shredded mozzarella cheese over the tortilla and let it melt slightly, creating a flavorful base.
Place a smash chicken disc (or portions of crumbled chicken) on one side of the tortilla, over the melted cheese (if used). Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the tortilla starts to become golden and crispy on the bottom.
Fold the tortilla in half, with the chicken inside, and press gently with a spatula to ensure crispiness and that the cheese helps seal it. Cook for another 30 seconds on each side until golden and structured.
Remove the taco from the skillet. Open it and generously fill with the prepared Caesar salad. The most important tip is: serve them right after assembly to enjoy the ideal crunch and the perfect combination of temperatures.
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- Crust with melted cheese: sprinkle grated mozzarella over the chicken right after flipping the disk to form toasted cheese. - Touch of crispy bacon: fold crispy fried bacon bits into the Caesar salad mixture before filling. - Spicy version: add thin slices of fresh jalapeño pepper or hot sauce over the assembled tacos.
- Ground chicken: can be substituted with ground pork loin or lean ground beef while maintaining the same pressing time. - Caesar dressing: use a sauce based on plain yogurt, mustard, and lemon zest for a lighter version. - Wheat tortillas: use toasted corn tortillas or large napa cabbage leaves for gluten-free options.
Store the grilled chicken disks separately from the tortillas and salad in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Heat the meat in the skillet and assemble with the fresh salad when serving.
Freeze only the already grilled and cooled chicken discs, separated by parchment paper, for up to 2 months. Do not freeze the ready-made Caesar salad or the already-filled and finished tacos.
Serve with fresh lemon slices to squeeze at the table, corn cooked and sautéed in butter, or a portion of golden rustic potatoes seasoned with smoked paprika and coarsely ground sea salt.
Ground breast with a little thigh provides ideal juiciness; if using only breast, keep the two tablespoons of olive oil to ensure tenderness on the griddle.
Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 15 seconds on each side; the heat makes the dough elastic and flexible for folding.
Yes, provided you use a very hot smooth iron plate over the grill to be able to press the ground chicken without it falling into the gaps.
Place the grated cheese directly over the chicken right after flipping the disc in the skillet to melt with the residual heat of the seared meat.
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